What a day!!

Today was just one of those incredible days. I really loved today! Perhaps it was because....
- Derek and I went to a great church service, and had good conversations beforehand
- I had my first bridal shower - and got to connect with lots of family and friends of the family, and introduce them to Derek and his mother!
- our family found cheap flights to Costa Rica to visit little sis Lisa (who is there from August through early November!). A bunch of us are flying out mid-October for a long weekend! YEA!!! I can't wait! The only disappointment is that Derek won't be able to go (not enough vacation time this year...)
- we close on our house WEDNESDAY!!!

Engagement Pictures!!

What a fun day Saturday!

Check them out.... http://gallery.jvlphotography.com/gallery/3150281

On Wisconsin

A few weeks ago I was in Madison Wisconsin for some staff training. It was a great time, and I have to say that every time I travel to Madison, I enjoy it more and more. I rivals Ann Arbor, I must admit. Some of the highlights from the city:

- Farmer's Market - right outside of the hotel (and right by the capitol building) is the Farmers Market. Where else can you eat squeaky cheese curds that are a few hours old?

- Land's End Outlet - down the street is a Land's End Outlet - where things that are returned/exchanged are sold pretty cheap. You can get a bag with someone else's initials for a discount (or perhaps find your own if you are lucky). Derek and I both have new pants from here.

- Yummy food - you can also get this in Ann Arbor, but it's fun to have an allowance and eat out for lunch every day. One day it was Indian, the next African....you get the idea.

- Fireworks - there was an amazing fireworks display (set to music) over the lake. Beautiful, and I had never heard fireworks set to the Dixie Chicks before :).

All in all, Madison = good time.